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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

The Power Tussle: Trump Takes Aim at Independent Agencies

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in the middle of a big fight. President Trump wants to fire three of its members, but a court said they should stay. Now, the White House is asking the Supreme Court to step in and let them fire these members. The CPSC is supposed to keep people safe from dangerous products. But the Trump administration says the court...

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Jun 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Power Banks on Fire: What You Need to Know

A significant number of power banks have been pulled from the market. The Anker PowerCore 10000, model A1263, is the one in question. It has a lithium battery that can overheat and cause fires. This is a serious issue. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported 19 incidents. These include fires, explosions, minor burns, and property damage totaling o...

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